little black dress

little black dress
Originally uploaded by Funky Art Queen

One of my latest little collage pieces. I tried a new crackle technique using hide glue as recommended in Acrylic Revolution by Nancy Reyner. I really liked the outcomes (on the sides). That hide glue stinks though. Shew! (see more by clicking on pic which will take you to flickr)

I need a little black dress too. I need it for another American Heart Gala-this one is in Midland and Odessa Texas on March 28th and it is a little more formal than the one a few weekends ago here. So, I will have to take some time today to find something. It has to match the jewelery designed by Lisa over at Majestic Designs that I will be modeling for her that night. It is so pretty and glitzy. I might need security to follow me around lest someone snatch it from me. Ha!

Whatever huh? Anyway, sorry I have not gotten to visit everyone lately but I'm making a point to visit blogs tonight. Hope you have an amazing Tuesday. HUGS!

Comments

Susan said…

I like this piece very much. You will look stunning in your dress, I'm sure. Have a great day! Susan

7:48 AM

Carmen said…

I love this!

8:57 AM

Pocket Full of Prettys said…

love your new collage, she is too cute! great job! love ya, renea

5:40 PM

Kristen H said…

I love harlequin background! This is so true too, we all need a black dress. Very great mix of media.
Love your stuff.

8:21 AM

Debbie said…

I love her! And finding a great LBD is such a great thing. Good luck.

2:34 PM

mendytexas said…

I love your new project! Also, those pics in Fredricksberg are super...gotta love that quaint place! Are you going to The Paper Cowgirl Event in Waxahachie this summer? You'd have a blast!
http://papercowgirl.blogspot.com/

8:40 AM

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